Japanese Charts: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Scrapes Into The Top 10 With 5,000+ Sales
Japan’s latest boxed software sales charts, compiled by Famitsu, show Ace Combat 8 maintaining the number one position. A notable new entry this week is the physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which has secured a spot in the top ten rankings despite modest initial sales figures.
The re-release sold 5,780 copies in its debut week at retail, narrowly claiming the tenth position on the charts. The game’s entry into the top ten is significant given the competitive nature of Japan’s physical game market, particularly as Switch 2 software continues to gain momentum. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 managed to outsell other releases including Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, though the margins between these titles were slim.
The appearance of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the top ten demonstrates continued consumer interest in Nintendo Switch 2 software among Japanese buyers who prefer physical media. The modest sales figures and narrow entry into the rankings reflect the challenging landscape for physical game releases, even for established franchises. This week’s charts continue to show a mix of new releases and established titles competing for retail prominence in Japan’s boxed software market.